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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 4,999 cc

V10 DCXMOT history

V10 DCX is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 2 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

V10 DCX blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
114,658 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 DCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 DCX was last recorded at 114,658 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 4,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,534 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,124 miles
Average per year
4,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,658 miles
  • 2025 – 110,534 miles
  • 2024 – 110,399 miles
  • 2023 – 109,949 miles
  • 2021 – 106,035 miles
  • 2020 – 101,348 miles
  • 2019 – 100,453 miles
  • 2018 – 99,437 miles
  • 2017 – 91,320 miles
  • 2016 – 80,887 miles
  • 2015 – 75,415 miles
  • 2014 – 71,850 miles
  • 2013 – 67,707 miles
  • 2012 – 62,275 miles
  • 2011 – 55,709 miles
  • 2010 – 50,779 miles
  • 2009 – 35,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,658 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,658 miles (+4,124)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    114,658 miles
    Test number
    486975796838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,534 miles (+135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,534 miles
    Test number
    509734589299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass110,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,399 miles
    Test number
    564295323502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,399 miles (+450)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,399 miles
    Test number
    730653740320
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass109,949 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    109,949 miles
    Test number
    444265559499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail109,949 miles (+3,914)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,949 miles
    Test number
    304039174339
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencers missing
  7. Pass106,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,035 miles
    Test number
    791001919955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail106,035 miles (+4,687)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,035 miles
    Test number
    718753451241
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass101,348 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,348 miles
    Test number
    799628154797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,453 miles (+1,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,453 miles
    Test number
    460719248021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass99,437 miles (+8,117)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,437 miles
    Test number
    872159724252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,320 miles (+10,433)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,320 miles
    Test number
    133451679821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,887 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,887 miles
    Test number
    850744437444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,415 miles (+3,565)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,415 miles
    Test number
    199482435164
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass71,850 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,850 miles
    Test number
    185073614151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,707 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,707 miles
    Test number
    887896503127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,275 miles (+6,566)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,275 miles
    Test number
    339856182012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,709 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,709 miles
    Test number
    526537941033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,779 miles (+15,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,779 miles
    Test number
    123890060405
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  20. Pass35,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,221 miles
    Test number
    334057859077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V10 DCX

Does V10 DCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 DCX is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V10 DCX?
The MOT on V10 DCX is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 DCX done?
V10 DCX was recorded at 114,658 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 4,657 miles a year.
Has V10 DCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 DCX has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V10 DCX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V10 DCX find?
V10 DCX passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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